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After three years of marriage, Masaba Gupta separates from Madhu Mantena

It’s unfortunate that designer Masaba Gupta and filmmaker Madhu
Mantena’s marriage lasted only three years. The couple in a joint statement
announced today that they are on ‘Trial Separation’. The couple got married in June
2015.

Masaba wrote on her
social media handle, "With a lot of sadness, Madhu and I have today
decided to go on a trial separation in our marriage. Both of us have taken this decision
after consulting professionals and our parents. The only thing we are ready to
say right now is, 'what we both want out of life individually and separately is
putting unnecessary pressure on the marriage and the love that we share. Hence
we would take time off from each other and our marriage to figure out for
ourselves what we want out of this life'." In the joint statement, Masaba
added that they "still hope to find reconciliation."

"We are not
strong enough to explain ourselves to even friends who deserve an answer from
us.... All we can say to them is to give us time and to give us love when we
reach out to you," Masaba and Madhu Mantena added in their statement.

A source added that Neena
Gupta is very depressed as it has happened very sudden and the industry is
shocked as well.

Masaba Gupta, daughter of Neena Gupta and West Indian
cricket legend Vivian Richards married Madhu Mantena after years of courtship in June
2015 which was followed by a grand reception party.